Tax Attorney (Energy and Infrastructure) - D.C.

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Tax Associate – Energy & Infrastructure
Locations: Washington, D.C. | New York, NY
Practice Area: Tax – Energy & Infrastructure
Experience Level: Minimum 3 YearsPosition Summary

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 law firm seeking a Tax Associate to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice group in Washington, D.C. or New York. The firm advises leading clients on high-impact transactions across the U.S. power and energy transition sectors. This position focuses on federal tax issues related to renewable energy, infrastructure projects, and energy-related M&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on renewable energy tax credits (including ITC, PTC, and 45Q) for projects such as wind, solar, and carbon capture.

• Structure and negotiate tax equity financing transactions for both sponsors and investors.

• Draft and review tax-related provisions in partnership agreements, credit agreements, and transactional documents.

• Provide tax counsel for energy sector M&A, including asset and stock acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.

• Interpret and apply partnership tax rules and other federal tax regulations relevant to energy and infrastructure transactions.

• Collaborate with cross-practice teams including project finance, corporate, and regulatory lawyers.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C., New York, or eligible for admission.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in federal income tax law with a focus on energy and infrastructure projects.

• Strong background in renewable energy transactions, tax equity structures, and partnership taxation.

• Experience advising clients in the U.S. power sector and familiarity with the evolving energy transition regulatory landscape.

• Additional experience in general M&A tax matters is highly desirable.

• Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.